Mexican Palm, 1871
SOLD December 2015 |
Unusual, roughly CDV-sized tintype showing a palm tree in San Blas, Mexico circa 1871. With an inscription scratched into reverse reading " 'Our Cocoa' / San Blas Mexico / Nov. 15, 1871 / Y? George". Print size 3.5 x 2.5 inches (9x7 cm).
San Blas lies on Mexico's Pacific coast, somewhat north of Acapulco.
Emulsion of image appears in excellent condition, although there are a number of vertical bends through image right of center.
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